Fort Regent
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| Address | Fort Regent, St Helier, Fort Regent, Jersey JE2 4UX, United Kingdom |
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| Opened | 1806 |
| Hours | Closed ⋅ Opens 6:15AM Wed |
| Phone | +44 1534 449600 |
| Materials | Granite |
| Carboniferous Limestone | |
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| ID | 2220130 |
About Fort Regent
Fort Regent is a 19th-century fortification, and leisure centre, on Mont de la Ville, in St. Helier, Jersey. The fort is in close proximity to the fortified South Hill, Engineers Barracks at La Collette, and overlooks the 16th-century Elizabeth Castle and harbour to the west.
Where is the Fort Regent
Jersey explosion: Large part of St Helier closed off
A large area in St Helier has been cordoned off after reports of an explosion in the Early Hours .
Jersey police are dealing with The Incident and have closed Pier Road, Pier Road Car Park and South Hill .
People across The Island have reported hearing a loud bang and a large plume of smoke can be seen.
The Government of Jersey has asked islanders not to go to Emergency Department " unless absolutely necessary".
It said This Was due to the ongoing response following The Incident at Pier Road.
One resident has described being woken up by what she thought was an earthquake at about 03:50 GMT.
" The Bed started to shake and there was this massive bang, " She Said .
" I checked online for news about an earthquake or lightning, I had no idea what it was. "
Jersey Fire and Rescue said it was " continuing to respond to an incident at residential properties on Pier Road, St Helier".
" The Fire has been put out, but emergency services are still carrying out significant work. "
Shattered Glass and debris has been seen across commercial buildings and St Helier harbour.
BBC Jersey reporter Chris Craddock, who was near The Scene earlier, said: " You could see glass, you could see rocks, you could see stones strewn across the area both on the pavement and on The Road .
" Police have cordoned off the area and are diverting traffic. "
Some residents have been taken to St Helier Town Hall and Andium Homes and emergency services were caring for about 10 people there.
Housing Minister David Warr confirmed Andium Homes had " sufficient accommodation for all those affected".
The Police have asked people to avoid the area and Fort Regent has said it is closed.
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Source of news: bbc.com